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Post by soulewolf on Mar 13, 2007 15:15:00 GMT -5
this has been kind of a controversial issue in society today, and i was wondering your take on the issue.
homosexuality. the word is even used as an insult now a days. what do you believe is right / wrong when it comes to this kind of sexual behavior? is there a right or wrong when it comes to love?
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Post by Shaelyn on Mar 13, 2007 15:55:41 GMT -5
by my response to the "if there was one thing..." thread, you probably already know my answer if you'd like, I'll give an in-depth response when I have more than 5 min to reply (tail end of lunch break)
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Post by soulewolf on Mar 13, 2007 16:01:40 GMT -5
by my response to the "if there was one thing..." thread, you probably already know my answer if you'd like, I'll give an in-depth response when I have more than 5 min to reply (tail end of lunch break) heh whatever you feel is right ^^
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Post by Shaelyn on Mar 14, 2007 0:32:44 GMT -5
personally, no I don't think there's a right or wrong. IMO, just because homosexuality isn't for you, doesn't mean that everyone else should conform to your view.
I would never force my opinion on anyone. I believe that's what freewill is all about - freedom of choice. everyone should be able to explore for themselves what is right or wrong for them.
so basically... "whatever floats your boat, as long as it doesn't sink mine."
I had intended to make this a longer answer...but if I were going to do that, I'd bring other elements into it, now I don't think they need to really be brought up. it is what it is.
that and I'm tired, lol.
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Post by soulewolf on Mar 14, 2007 2:36:33 GMT -5
heh thats the answer i thought i would get, but i wanted to make sure ^^
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Post by Caerai on Mar 18, 2007 5:49:25 GMT -5
Homosexuality is A okay
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Post by djgirlcherise on Mar 18, 2007 11:14:52 GMT -5
It's not about who you love, it's about do you love. Think quality, not quantity, and you will always win.
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Post by sharondipity on Mar 18, 2007 20:29:56 GMT -5
I think it's okay if you're heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. Everybody's got their preferences, and it's their business. Nobody should be harrassed or put down for who they are. I remember having a psychic reading in college and was RELEIVED to know that there is no Hell and you DON'T go to Hell for things like being gay. Now if only I could just tell those religious fanatics this and make them listen!! I'm not a lesbian, but I've hung out and talked to afew gays and lesbians in college, and I couldn't even imagine these folks ever goin to Hell. What they did, and who they loved was their business. As for sexuality in general, I think sex should not be used in a manipulative, money making way, which it sadly is in the society I live in (North America). I think that sex should be about something you do with your partner, and it should be about doing it because you want to, and not because you have to. I think it's so sad that sex has now become about selling products, trying to fit with a peer group, or being like a celebrity in rather than being something that is a natural part of life. I think there needs to be new ways of thinking about sex in American society. I also think it's sad that kids are now having sex because they see it so much in the media, or especially if they are young girls, they are trying to be like Paris Hilton, or something (yes, just like that episode of South Park were there's all these little girls trying to dress and be skanky just like Paris). Like I said, I think in America we need positive new views on sexuality, and yes guidance. It doesn't help that there's all these bad role models and negative influences in America and other Westernized cultures. I mean it's so unrealistic to try to be like a promiscuous, and over-hyped celebrity like Paris Hilton or Gene Simmons. They don't live like the everyday person, and who knows how many STDs they've gotten? Besides, nobody sees their bouts of unhappiness regardless of having all that money. I think in America there's so much unrealistic illusions about sexuality. Take the Porn stars and the porn industry for instance. I mean take let's say Jenna Jameson is made to look like she is so glamorous, almost like an X-rated supermodel, but not very many people know that she got into porn 'cause she was a rape victem as a pre-teen. That happens to be the case with many porn stars. Not very many people know that many of them get into drugs because of how crazy doing the porn thing is (especially for the women). They also get all this cosmetic surgery to try to look like Barbie or something. That gives us all the impression that a woman has to look perfect or like Barbie just to be desired by men. This is the impression I get from porn. It's like, what guy would wanna f--- me if I don't have a nice enough face and body, or if I'm not dressed sexy enough??!! So porn stars can be blamed for harming a girl/woman's body image as well as celebrities and models. Go here to find out where I got all this info: www.oneangrygirl.net
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Post by Shaelyn on Mar 19, 2007 1:49:17 GMT -5
I think it's okay if you're heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. Everybody's got their preferences, and it's their business. Nobody should be harrassed or put down for who they are. I remember having a psychic reading in college and was RELEIVED to know that there is no Hell and you DON'T go to Hell for things like being gay. Now if only I could just tell those religious fanatics this and make them listen!! I'm not a lesbian, but I've hung out and talked to afew gays and lesbians in college, and I couldn't even imagine these folks ever goin to Hell. What they did, and who they loved was their business. As for sexuality in general, I think sex should not be used in a manipulative, money making way, which it sadly is in the society I live in (North America). I think that sex should be about something you do with your partner, and it should be about doing it because you want to, and not because you have to. I think it's so sad that sex has now become about selling products, trying to fit with a peer group, or being like a celebrity in rather than being something that is a natural part of life. I think there needs to be new ways of thinking about sex in American society. I also think it's sad that kids are now having sex because they see it so much in the media, or especially if they are young girls, they are trying to be like Paris Hilton, or something (yes, just like that episode of South Park were there's all these little girls trying to dress and be skanky just like Paris). Like I said, I think in America we need positive new views on sexuality, and yes guidance. It doesn't help that there's all these bad role models and negative influences in America and other Westernized cultures. I mean it's so unrealistic to try to be like a promiscuous, and over-hyped celebrity like Paris Hilton or Gene Simmons. They don't live like the everyday person, and who knows how many STDs they've gotten? Besides, nobody sees their bouts of unhappiness regardless of having all that money. I think in America there's so much unrealistic illusions about sexuality. Take the Porn stars and the porn industry for instance. I mean take let's say Jenna Jameson is made to look like she is so glamorous, almost like an X-rated supermodel, but not very many people know that she got into porn 'cause she was a rape victem as a pre-teen. That happens to be the case with many porn stars. Not very many people know that many of them get into drugs because of how crazy doing the porn thing is (especially for the women). They also get all this cosmetic surgery to try to look like Barbie or something. That gives us all the impression that a woman has to look perfect or like Barbie just to be desired by men. This is the impression I get from porn. It's like, what guy would wanna f--- me if I don't have a nice enough face and body, or if I'm not dressed sexy enough??!! So porn stars can be blamed for harming a girl/woman's body image as well as celebrities and models. Go here to find out where I got all this info: www.oneangrygirl.netwell, telling people anything isn't going to get them to listen. they need to see the light and experience it for themselves. you can lead a horse to the water, you can't make it drink. I'm sure you've seen this time and time again and know it yourself, though, lol. ^_^ mostly though, I wanted to comment on your take on sex (the part about kids have sex cuz they see it on the media.) personally, I haven't seen it so much. I see kids having sex because they like sex. much of what I've seen is that they dont really care too much who they're with, it's kinda a "good enough" thing - a boyfriend or girlfriend they barely know, but it "seems right." eh, it probably seems right cuz they want it to, in a lot of cases. many of them have sex on the first date. and then, on rare occasion, I'll meet someone that'll have sex for money, popularity, what-have-you...it does kind of sadden me that people don't see sex as being more sacred than that, in either case. and then, I have to comment about the people that're using sex to sell. y'know, from musical artists to tv commercials. it's kind of sickening to see all those people wearing next to nothing to sell a product. I kinda wish people would hold themselves with more respect then to just let it all hang out. kind of a shame, really. IMO anyway. anyway...really, I honestly have mixed feelings about it, because I know a lot of that viewpoint came from my upbringing, and a lot of my upbringing didn't seem right to me...and a lot of those opinions stemmed from religious views that I no longer believe in...but even if I dont believe in all that other stuff, it doesn't make what I just said wrong necessarily too. so, I dunno, that's something I gotta figure out for myself. anyway, one last thing I have to comment on. do you not believe in Hell because the psychic told you so, or because you really believe it deep down? maybe it's just me, but I don't believe in what anyone tells me anymore, unless I believe it deep down for myself. my own viewpoints of heaven and hell stemmed from my own original ideas, and many of my other beliefs are what others have said that I've asked myself deep down " is this right" and came up with an answer. I do believe in a kind of hell - for me, hell is a kind of place you put yourself in when you can't forgive yourself, and you kind of wallow in the sorrow and agony of what you've done, because you believe you need to be punished for it. not really the christian view I was brought up to believe at all. basically though, if you don't believe in hell, right on! but you don't need to have a reason to (i.e. because a psychic told you so.) just believe it because it's right for you. basically, just trust yourself
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Post by soulewolf on Mar 19, 2007 13:20:46 GMT -5
i agree with ya.
i don't like how society in north America at least, has started to depict sex as purely a pleasurable thing. now i have my own views and opinions on certain sexual acts that I'm sure many people would disagree with sans the homosexuality. but it is still kept for people who i am close to, if not am in love with.
now personally, i wouldn't see any reason to emulate Paris Hilton. she is a total b****. but hey, thats me lol. in fact i wouldn't really see a reason to emulate anyone just because they are rich and famous. the only reason i would every try to do that is if how they lived or what they said, i viewed, as truly right or correct, or if it would somehow help me know myself better, or truly further my own happiness.
though sadly, the media has again and again beaten into peoples heads "do this" or "dress like this" or " smell like this... and you will be happy." in other words, i see it as preaching "be someone completely different from who you are and you will be happy." and its saddening to me how many people buy into it. this may be one of the biggest issues that our society faces at the moment besides being so unaccepting of people who are different.
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Post by jeremy on Mar 20, 2007 19:50:46 GMT -5
Well, I think it's most healthy for us to love everyone, but only be in love with one person. Being in love is so personal that it's no-one else's business but the two people involved. Of course it's nice to have support from others but condemning someone for their choice of mate is just going to make them ignore you in other regards as well.
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Post by waterjag on Mar 27, 2007 6:20:07 GMT -5
I have definate issues on this subject
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Post by Shaelyn on Mar 27, 2007 18:16:26 GMT -5
I have definate issues on this subject if you feel like sharing, feel free.
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Post by soulewolf on Mar 28, 2007 8:33:28 GMT -5
i would like to hear as well if your comfortable
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